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Story Walk launches Saturday, December 5 at Ken Reid Conservation Area
Posted on Wednesday, December 02, 2020 10:29 AM
DECEMBER 2, 2020 –Kawartha Conservation and the Kawartha Lakes Public Library are launching the popular Story Walk at Ken Reid Conservation Area this Saturday, December 5, featuring the popular children’s book ‘The Snowy Day’ by Jack Ezra Keats. The walk will be self-guided along the Pond Loop, near the main parking lot.
“We partnered with the Kawartha Lakes Public Library last year as part of Christmas at Ken Reid,” explained Nancy Aspden, Coordinator, Environmental Programs/ GIS Specialist. “It...
Survey launches to support the farming community
Posted on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 12:44 PM
November 10, 2020 – Are you a farmer who would like to implement Best Management Practices (BMPs) into your farming operation, but do not know how, or where to start? Maybe you are struggling with a lack of funding options, or you do not have enough information, or maybe there just aren’t enough hours in the day. Kawartha Conservation, in partnership with Kawartha Lakes’ Economic Development, are launching a survey to better understand your challenges.
“The survey will help to identify barriers that...
Christmas at Ken Reid cancelled for 2020
Posted on Friday, November 06, 2020 08:55 AM
November 6, 2020 – Following months of challenges and uncertainty as a result of Covid-19, Kawartha Conservation staff have made the difficult, but necessary, decision to cancel Christmas at Ken Reid.
“On one hand this has not been an easy decision,” explained Kristie Virgoe, Director, Stewardship and Conservation Lands. “We know how important this event is to our community, and how much families enjoy getting to celebrate the holiday season with us here at Ken Reid Conservation Area.
“On the other...

Fenelon Falls Brewing Co., supports environment through partnership
Posted on Thursday, October 15, 2020 04:29 PM
October 15, 2020 – The local environment will receive a boost thanks to the generous support and partnership between Fenelon Falls Brewing Co., and Kawartha Conservation.
In May, Fenelon Falls Brewing Co., launched the Kawartha Summer Ale, and unofficial beer of summer, in support of Kawartha Conservation programming, stewardship and integrated watershed management in particular.
The result was a very popular beer with proceeds going towards financial support to help protect the lakes and rivers...
A magical forest awaits visitors this Autumn in Kawartha Lakes
Posted on Monday, September 21, 2020 11:08 AM
September 21, 2020 – A magical forest exists less than 90 minutes from the GTA and brings warm smiles to visitors from near and far.
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